Yoda vs Dooku-Sideshow

[Trevolver]

Well, I figured I ought to take advantage of this nice little corner of the board.

My name is Trevor Grove, and I'm currently a freelance sculptor working with Sideshow. It's strange to call myself freelance, because I really only work for one client, but technically I have no strings holding me down. If only I was fast enough to take on more work!

Here is a piece I did for Sideshow probably close to 1 1/2 years ago. One of the rare times I was able to handle one of Sideshow's figure diorama pieces. Yoda fighting Dooku from the beloved film Attack of the Clones.

I sculpt in wax, predominately, as it offers you a finish and tooling capabilities that are particularly important for toys and collectibles. The wax I use is very hard, so it isn't like a candle. There are softer waxes that can be used too, and I find those helpful with capes and cloaks, like in this piece. you can pose them using a little heat.
























more shots to come

[Trevolver]

here are more shots!

[Trevolver]

And a few more:

[ark]

love the detail on yoda's face!! i love sculpting but i aint got ur skill!!

dnt mean to be a pain but do u mind explainin the method of usin wax? i would hav thought u used clay, do u carve from a block of wax (like carvin stone) or do u use moulds?

cheers.....and keep up the good!!

[swordpunk]

That's some pretty sick work. You definitely captured the realness of the characters. Can't really say I see anything wrong with these sculpts. Nice work

[melo]

i want it!

[seraph]

Very, very nice. I love the cloth detailing.

[Trevolver]

Mar 23, 2009 21:24:20 GMT -5 ark said:

dnt mean to be a pain but do u mind explainin the method of usin wax? i would hav thought u used clay, do u carve from a block of wax (like carvin stone) or do u use moulds?

I don't know if this will help, but I did post an explanation of how I sculpt with wax on my deviantart:
trev-solo.deviantart.com/journal/21965448/
trev-solo.deviantart.com/journal/21971109/

Sculpting with wax isn't very different than clay, you just have to heat your tools to carve into it. It can be a lot of fun, although, it's only good for small work...probably only up to 1/4 scale. It's a slow process.

The finished wax piece has to be molded and cast into another material to be painted, though. It's really a medium that's geared towards toy and collectibles industries, as it can be handled without much fear of damage (though it is brittle) and it allows for clean finishes and uber detail.

Thanks for the nice words everyone. I've got other things to post. Most of which is on my deviant art, but I can try to post bigger shots here.

Trev

[ark]

thanks alot, i read ur journals too.....very comprehensive!! i think i will try a scuplture, but probably use some air dry modelling clay because i want to be able to paint it afterwards!!

cheers, and keep up the great work!!

[sato]

I watch you over dA Trevolver. It's good to see you here too! Your work is all Amazing!

[sanskarans]

Great works man.I wish i could ever do like this in Zbrush.You are a true master

[mistresslegato]

Oh my GOD, you're mega talented . . . Those are REAL! 0_0

[nayias]

WOW! Those are really impressive, Trevolver! The little details are just amazing..

Out of curiousity, how is Yoda supported by Dooku's cape? I can see a meld of some kind there, but I can't think of what you would use to keep him aloft like that..

[Trevolver]

Nayias- Thanks! Yoda's supported by a little square brass tube. he 'keys' into a slightly larger brass tube that's in the cape. I remember when I was working on it I had to be extremely careful when I had it all put together...It was a really fragile little piece!

thanks again guys,
Trev

[jdurden44]

Wow Trev Amazing as always!!!! So after you create these do you get a copy free?
Durden